Sony recently anounced the a6500, an update to the a6300. Both are still on the market, and in this review we put it up against the Sony a6300, a7S II and the Panasonic GH4 to answer is it worth buying.

These are the best of the best products for 2016. These products were selected from ones we have tested and processed through Videomaker labs. Videomaker’s Editorial Staff came together when selecting the Best of Videomaker 2016.

If your camera can record in LOG, then you can already start shooting HDR video, and having features like AtomHDR, the ultimate LOG exposure tool, make you and your shots look way better while on set. #AD

Interchangeable lens cameras seem to be the norm these days — a wonderful innovation for the video world, allowing for an easier path to shallow depth of field. However, audio captured with these cameras is weak to say the least. Entry level cameras also might not offer both a mic input and a headphone output, often combining the two into one port. On top of that, the mics built into these cameras are small and the mic preamps are typically poor.

After Effects templates can look really nice, and be a big time saver, but you do need to add some of your own personal touches. Make your After Effects templates look unique using projects from VideoBlocks. With the variety of projects from Videoblocks, you’re sure to find something you need. And If you’d like a FREE 7-day trial to Videoblocks, then go to www.videoblocks.com/videomaker. #AD

We go hands on with the new Canon 5D Mark IV at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Shooting from dawn to dusk at this spectacular event, we put the 5D Mark IV’s, low light, run and gun and 4K video recording capabilities to the test.

You find yourself on location — far from the nearest store — and you fill up your SD card. What do you do? Do you delete takes you think aren’t good enough? Worse yet, what if your phone runs out of battery?
The Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro is a wireless, battery-powered hard drive that can unload your SD cards while on the go, alleviating the need for more SD cards. To boot, its 6,400 mAh battery will charge your devices over USB.

The GoPro HERO5 Black and Session were released Sept 19, 2016 along with their first drone Karma. In this review we test all of their functions, show you test footage and our thoughts on if you should buy it or not.

Motion tracking is nothing new. In fact, it’s been around for quite some time now. However, it’s never been a simple process. Or when it is, the track is not unconvincing.
With FayIn, Fayteq set out to make a simpler, easier-to-use and better motion tracker. Version 2.3 offers a plug-in integrated within Adobe After Effects CC — no outside software to open and import data into — streamlining the process even further.

Canon has been slow to bring 4K to their DSLRs, so we were eager to see what Canon has to offer in this space with the 1D X Mark II. This camera is now their flagship DSLR and has some very intriguing specs. We already mentioned 4K, but there’s a lot more to this camera than that. With up to 60 fps in DCI 4K, the ability to shoot up to 16 continuous photos, it’s an action shooters dream.

The Sigma 24-35mm F2 DG HSM Art Zoom is affordable fast glass and are nicely built. The short distance of this zoom might be concerning to those needing more. The MC-11 is a nice mount converter but does slow down the AF. Overall, Sigma made some great products and we would recommend them.

It’s easy to get smooth, breathtaking footage with a brushless gimbal, but balancing them can be a bit tricky. In this video we show you how to set-up, balance and operate the Argo 3-axis gimbal from Came-TV. Leveling and balancing takes time, but with patience and a steady hand, you’ll be ready to capture smooth and, precise free-floating stabilized camera shots. #AD

With the huge number of computers on the marketplace, it’s not easy to choose the right machine. Because there are so many hardware options, pricing varies greatly from brand to brand and model to model. That’s most definitely true with the Dell Tower 7810 line. Starting at the low end, you can configure a machine costing a humble $1,500. On the grander side, it’s possible to build a system with a price tag of up to $35,000. With this range, you can build a 7810 with any need and budget in mind.